Sensient (NYSE: SXT) director gets stock grant, 674 shares withheld
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sensient Technologies director Carol R. Jackson reported compensation-related stock transactions involving company common stock. On April 23, 2026, she received a grant of 1,119 shares of restricted stock under Sensient's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated.
On the same date, 674 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant, a non‑market, tax-withholding disposition. After these entries, Jackson directly held 7,213.958 shares, including restricted stock and shares in a dividend reinvestment plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Jackson Carol R
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,119 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 674 | $99.23 | $67K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 7,213.958 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents grant of restricted stock under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated. Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated, and shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan. Shares were withheld to cover tax withholding in connection with the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 1,119 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 674 shares at $99.23
Holdings after transactions: 7,213.958 shares
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4 metrics
Restricted stock grant
1,119 shares
Common stock granted on April 23, 2026 under 2017 Stock Plan
Shares withheld for taxes
674 shares at $99.23
Tax withholding disposition on April 23, 2026 for prior grant vesting
Holdings after transactions
7,213.958 shares
Total direct Sensient common stock held after reported Form 4 entries
Tax withholding shares in summary
674 shares
TaxWithholdingShares in transaction summary for Form 4
Key Terms
restricted stock, 2017 Stock Plan, dividend reinvestment plan, tax withholding, +1 more
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restricted stock financial
"Represents grant of restricted stock under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
2017 Stock Plan financial
"under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated"
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"and shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
tax withholding financial
"Shares were withheld to cover tax withholding in connection with the vesting"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
FAQ
What did Sensient (SXT) director Carol R. Jackson report in this Form 4?
Carol R. Jackson reported stock-based compensation activity, including a grant of 1,119 shares of restricted Sensient common stock and withholding of 674 shares for taxes, resulting in total direct holdings of 7,213.958 shares after the reported transactions.
What role does Sensient’s 2017 Stock Plan play in this Form 4 for SXT?
Sensient’s 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated, is the source of the 1,119-share restricted stock grant to Carol R. Jackson. The plan also covers other restricted stock already held, forming part of her total direct ownership in Sensient common stock.
Does this Sensient (SXT) Form 4 reflect any open-market buying or selling by the director?
The Form 4 reflects a restricted stock grant at no cash cost and shares withheld for taxes, not open-market trading. The 674-share disposition was solely to cover tax withholding obligations related to vesting of a prior restricted stock grant.